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Illuminertia

The Great Awakening 2012

About Me


Hola mi gente! Hello my people. Modean here. First off I'm super excited to link up with those who will play a vital role in future Illuminertia projects. If you happen to have access to a recording studio I'm into this idea of doing long rang song collaborations via email. We just send mp3 files back and forth until we have a masterpiece! I'm also excited to just network and meet all you cooky crazy kitty's out there. Illuminertia (Modean) my latest solo/collaborative audio-visual project that is currently unfolding. From around (1998-2002) I spent alot of hours with an experimental jazzy hip-hop group known as Audible (audiblesounds.com) Also, played Rhodes in a rock group called Go Upstairs (2003-2004).......Now Landcaster (www.myspace.com/landcastermusic) is the result of beautiful songs written by Trebor Murray and accompanied by one of the greatest, nicest rock drummers in history Derek Henderson. Prior to initiating Illuminertia, in (2005) I collaborated on a album w/ Bubba Jones, producer of Cherry Wine and touring bass player of the first hip hop group ever to win a grammy known as the Digable Planets. I've been establishing myself in the Bay Area in an effort to cultivate a personal vision that will serve as a root base of creative operations. The idea is that Illuminertia will constantly evolve and branch into more collaborative and community oriented efforts. I want to work with artists from all regions of globe. I love the idea of collaborating with soulful people from any part of the planet in an effort to create something soulful, exciting and new. I'm inspired by the diversity of sounds and experiences that exist in the universe that mingle with my own thoughts, personality and genetic makeup. All life experiences, history and music inspire what I do...I'm propelled forth by music and life. I believe there is amazing creative potential in all of us if we aim to bring it out in one another. Everyone has a place in Illuminertia but it's up to you to decide how you want to contribute to the idea. (ie..collaborative musician, promoter, dancer, visual artist, observer, critic etc...) Contact me anytime and let me know what you'e willing an able to do. Assist me in my dream and I'll gladly assist you in yours. Much love. Quero gente autenico.The point of all of this is to plant seeds with intention, to will dreams into this material existence. I just want us to do what we came here to do. Unlock those doors. Endure the challenging adventure and taste sweet success. Stay as positive as possible, experience all life has to offer and then peace out. Pure Energy. img src="http://cdbaby.com/gif/cdbaby_stripetop_200_yellow.gif" width="200"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/12/2005
Band Website: illuminertia.com
Band Members: Illuminertia is a solo creation by Modean - Keys, Vocals, Guitar (acoustic & electric), Djembe, Nose Flute, Programming etc...different albums feature different guest musicians. Prior to Illuminertia Modean worked w/ Chris Kelley (drums), Curtis Critchlow (bass), Eric Peterson E-Love (lyrical miracles). Also Derek Henderson (drums),Trebor Murray aka T-bird (guitar player and songwriter fro Landcaster). Modean also studied some tabla w/ Salar Nadar Khan (student of Zakir Hussain). Also did some live production and recording with Andrew "Ives" Fidelman, Sanxe Loveji, Bubba Jones (bassists for Digable Planets), Stacey (Furniture Girls), Thane.
Influences: First CD- Mr. Bungle. I Love Anything Mike Patton, Ninja Tunes Collective, Breakbeats, Helio Sequence, Quicksand, Skeleton Key, The Herbaliser, Secret Chiefs, OM Lounge CD’s, Bullfrog, DJ Sep, Chebi Sabbah, Vibe Squad, Down-Tempo, Destani Wolfe, Erica Badu, Tool, Antibalas, Jamiroquai, Blackalicious, Beasties, Tribe Called Quest, Tool, Janes Addiction, Radio Head, Beck, Flaming Lips, Blinker The Star, Sage Francis, Doobie Brothers, Tomahawk, Damion Marley, Bob Marley, B-Side Players, Roots, Thievery Corporation, Galactic, Crown City Rockers, Dub Music, Living Daylights, Jurrasic 5, Fela Kuti, Samba Music, Bomba Drumming, African Drumming, Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop, Soul, Old R&B, Experimental Campfire Jams and Good Dance Music etc......Anything from the Heart etc....Way too many great bands to list here, contact me and we’ll talk.
Sounds Like: Check 17 Track Full Length CD with artwork at http://cdbaby.com/cd/illuminertia To me it sounds like bits and pieces of all kinds of styles and influences from around the world mixed together into one unique soulful eclectic multifaceted artful expression.
Record Label: Illuminertia
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Hello Curious Adventurous Ones

Hello space travelers. Congratulations on making it this far. Please enjoy www.cdbaby.com/cd/illuminertia Enjoy the gear. It’s straight out of our universal subconsciousness. The dream w...
Posted by Illuminertia on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:15:00 PST

Illuminertia Up Up and Away!

Well I've decided to officially get this Illuminertia concept off of the ground. Check out the new tunes I made at my apartment in Oakland. Hope you dig em cuz they're from the heart. Many blessing...
Posted by Illuminertia on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:53:00 PST